Rome - Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, had a phone call with Cypriot Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos. "I wanted to thank Minister Kombos for Cyprus's support for the Food for Gaza initiative. Rome and Nicosia are joining forces to alleviate the suffering of the civilian population in Gaza. It is crucial that humanitarian aid reaches those in need as soon as possible," Tajani said. Both ministers expressed concerns about the security situation in Lebanon and the risk of escalation with Israel. "Italy and Cyprus are working together to ensure peace and stability throughout the Mediterranean. We facilitate dialogue between parties to ensure de-escalation in the Middle East," added the Minister. (9colonne)